Homemade Sambal Oelek Recipes

HOMEMADE SAMBAL OELEK

Steps:

• Blend the chillies, garlic, ginger and lemon grass in a food processor or mortar and pestle.
• While processing gradually add the vinegar.
• Place the pureed mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add the salt and lime zest.
• Remove from the heat, cool and bottle in sterilised jars.

SAMBAL OELEK

Steps:

• Use a mortar and pestle or a food processor to blend the chiles, garlic, lime juice, salt, and sugar into a paste. Use a spatula to transfer the mixture to a container with a lid.
• Stir in the lime zest; add more salt if you like. Serve or cover and refrigerate; this will keep for 2 to 3 weeks. (Bring back to room temperature before serving.)

SAMBAL OELEK

Steps:

• Place chilies in a bowl and cover with very hot water.
• Let them steep for 15 to 20 minutes until soft.
• Drain chiles and discard water.
• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree till smooth.
• If it is too thick thin with more lime juice.
• Can be stored for 2 weeks covered in refrigerator.